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Photo Essay: Up close to the Fabergé Visionnaire Chronograph
Live, high resolution photographs of the new Fabergé Visionnaire Chronograph. With hands-on annotations as presented to us by Jean-Marc Wiederrecht.
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Jean-Claude Biver announces Julien Tornare as CEO of Zenith
The industry's prominent over-achiever Biver has once again beat deadlines with announcement of Julien Tornare as new CEO of Zenith, 3 months ahead of time
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In Conversation: Walter von Kânel: President, Longines
We sat down for a tête-à-tête wit the sprightly CEO of Longines: Walter von Kânel. Read for insights in the industry from this captain.
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Does NASA certification end the debate of Column Wheel Vs. Cam Chronographs?
Debates of technical superiority between Column Wheel and Cam Actuated Chronographs have gone back and forth. Does NASA certification settle the issue?
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Review: Glashutte Original Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar
The new Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar comes delivered with the paperwork testifying as to the its technical performance & better aesthetic balance.
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Review: Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Ref. 5320G
Full hands-on analytical review of the new Patek Philippe Ref. 5320G with live high resolution photos from Baselworld 2017.
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Throwback Sundays: Six Watches to Wear When You’re Over the Moon Happy
The moon phase provides both an aesthetic and astronomical detail to the dial. But beyond its visual and technical appeal, there's also the emotional draw.
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Review: HYT H0
HYT H0 - Back to basics Baselworld 2017, HYT does a retrograde and jumps from its latest H4 back to H0. The latest of its mechanical liquid watches at the m
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Review: Zenith Defy El Primero 21
JC Biver claims this to be the new and improved El Primero. Does the new Zenith Defy El Primero 21 deliver? We examine it in our hands-on review.
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Seiko Giugiaro Design Chronograph catches up to the Aliens future with Astron GPS
There are desirable collectibles - Speedmaster, Daytona, El Primero. If you were a real watch geek - you'd mention seiko giugiaro design chronograph.
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Review: Patek Philippe Aquanaut Ref. 5168G
Full hands-on analytical review of the new Patek Philippe Aquanaut with live high resolution photos from Baselworld 2017.
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Early 2017 Swiss Watch Exports Continue to Fall while LVMH Bucks the Trend
Swiss watch exports further declined in February 2017. Export value of CHF 1.5b was 10% lower than the same period last year. But LVMH bucked the trend.
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Review: Baselworld 2017 TAG Heuer Autavia
When put up against the COSC-certified Tudor BB Chronograph, the new TAG Heuer Autavia is up against serious competition. Yet, it's one for the grail list.
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What happens when Heritage Watch Brands revive without the Heritage? Part 1.
With brands like Dubois et Fils and Favre Leuba being revived at a rapid pace, we explore what the potential pitfalls when heritage watch brands return.
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Review: Sinn EZM12
Review of the functional tool watch which made the Chief Editor's choice - Sinn EZM12. Our hands-on analysis, commentary and high resolution photographs.
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Unbearable Thinness of Watchmaking Part 1
Ask any collector for his list of “must have” complications & there's a good chance that thinness is lost in a list of tourbillons, rattrapantes & repeaters
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Review: Baselworld 2017 Tudor Heritage Black Bay Steel and Gold
We take a look at one of the most highly-anticipated watches from Tudor in this year's Baselworld: the Heritage Black Bay Steel and Gold.
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Review: Baselworld 2017 Breguet Classique 7147
Breguet reveals its latest Classique rendition with the new Classique 7147 in enamel dial. The dial is complete with Breguet numerals, hands and an iconic d
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The Chief Editor’s Choice: Best of the Independents
The Chief Editor's Choice: The Best of the Independents for Baselworld 2017:Akrivia, Asaoka, Candaux, Czapek, Haldimann and Pellaton.
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Baselworld Detour: Restaurant Maximillien, Zellenberg
A detour from our usual watch reporting: We recommend a restaurant for relaxation after a busy Baselworld. About an hour's drive (60km) from Basel Messe.
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Baselworld 2017 Chopard Mille Miglia 2017 Race Edition
Full review of the Chopard Mille Miglia 2017 Race Edition. Our analysis with hands-on commentary and live high resolution photographs.
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Flight report: On board the Breitling DC-3 HB-IRJ
A ride on the Breitling DC-3. Singapore leg of this 77 year old aircraft's journey around the world. And the announcement of a new Navitimer to celebrate.
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Review: Rolex Cellini Moonphase
Full hands-on analytical review of the Rolex Cellini Moonphase with live high resolution photos from SIHH 2017.
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Review: Baselworld 2017 New Omega Railmaster Collection
Historically speaking, railroad watches were among the most stringent of certified watches. The legend continues with the new Omega Railmaster collection.
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Ludwig Oechslin and The Genius of Simple Complexity
As brands release increasingly complex watches to show watchmaking prowess, perhaps it's time we took a contrarian look at the genius of simple complexity
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The Chief Editor’s Choice: Top 5 watches from Baselworld 2017
The Chief Editor's picks his Top 5 watches from Baselworld 2017: Omega, Rolex, Kerbenanz, Sinn and Faberge. With photos and hands-on commentary.
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Back to the Future: The Issue with Heritage Watch Re-Issues
The issue with Heritage Watch Re-issues is very much analogous to what the movie industry faces today, at what point does it tip from sweet to repulsive?
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Armchair Picks: Robin’s Top 5 from Baselworld 2017
Today, Robin shares the five watches that has caught his eyes in Baselworld 2017, featuring brands such as Tudor, Patek Philippe, and Grand Seiko.
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Armchair Picks: Chester’s Top 5 from Baselworld 2017
My choices are simple. Classical timepieces with a twist. Complications are a plus, but the watch has to look beautiful and stay sensible.
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King Michael of Romania’s Patek Philippe Ref 1518 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph and case material identified!
We found a colour photograph of King Michael of Romania wearing his Patek Philippe Ref 1518 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph and its case colour!